I did it! 10K at last!

[Cazza26]

Hello running chums!

Just over a year since starting C25K, I’ve finally run my first 10K! Thanks to Ju-Ju’s Magic Plan and reading all the inspirational posts on this forum, I knew when I woke this morning that today would be the day...

Beautiful, calm and slightly chilly conditions, just perfect! My pace was slightly slower than normal but fairly steady and I was never in any doubt that I’d complete the distance. Much of the route included my old C25K stomping ground - to think that this time last year I was probably working up to running for 3 minutes at a stretch!! Unbelievable!!

I’m feeling proud and excited in equal measure and feeling much more confident about the Manchester 10K just five weeks away. 😀

Enjoy your running everyone - this forum is brilliant! 🏃‍♀️🏃

[Knittingrunner Graduate10]

Congratulations on a massive achievement. You should be on cloud nine all day. Enjoy the sunshine. 🏃🏻‍♀️☀️

[Cazza26 Graduate10 in reply to Knittingrunner]

Thanks Knittingrunner! We’re doing well for 60-somethings, I reckon!!

😂

[Knittingrunner Graduate10 in reply to Cazza26]

We certainly are. 👍

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

Woohoo congratulations Cazza! Perfect preparation for Manchester! Well done. 👏👏

Don’t forget to ask the friendly admins for your badge so you can stare at it all day! 😍 🏅

[Cazza26 Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Thanks CC! Well I’ve asked for it and there it is!! Gosh - never thought I’d ever see that next to my name!! Very exciting. 😁

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Cazza26]

It suits you! 😍👊

[Bowlofsteam Graduate10]

Yay! Brilliant achievement!! Good luck for Manchester ❤️

[Cazza26 Graduate10 in reply to Bowlofsteam]

Thanks Bowlofsteam (your name always tickles me)!

[Bowlofsteam Graduate10 in reply to Cazza26]

😂😁We aim to please😁

[Wimborne]

Fantastic Cazza!!!! 👏👏👏🥳👍🏃🏼‍♀️. Brilliant run. Manchester here you come.

[Cazza26 Graduate10 in reply to Wimborne]

Cheers Wimborne! Can’t wait now!

[Wimborne]

It will be fabulous 😀😀😀. Enjoy every step of the run. Let us know how you go.

[Cazza26 Graduate10 in reply to Wimborne]

Will do!!

[Deals1 Graduate10]

Excellent

Well done u

Enjoy celebrating 👌😊

[Cazza26 Graduate10 in reply to Deals1]

Thanks Deals!

[Bridget007]

Yaaay! Brilliant! Well done 👍🏻 it’s such an achievement 🏅🎉 you will be smiling all day now 😃😃

[Cazza26 Graduate10 in reply to Bridget007]

Yep, still smiling! Thanks Bridget.

[Fit4life Graduate10]

Well done C26 !! You must be buzzing !! Nice 'time' ,too for a first outing !! We,ve all come a long way since week 1 C25k, and, we,ve stayed the distance , not just 'surviving', but making good solid progress !! Well done fellow graduate , enjoy your victory !! You must tell us all about your Manchester 10K experience too !!

[Cazza26 Graduate10 in reply to Fit4life]

Thank you! Yes, I’ll make sure I report back! 😀

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

Congratulations Cazza, I think we were on C25K about the same time. I graduated mid May last year .

10k is a brilliant achievement in our 60s. Good luck with that race.

🏃‍♀️👏🏻👏🏻🎓🍾🥂💫

[Cazza26 Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Thanks Dexy! Yes, you’re right, graduated the last week in May. We’ve been on a similar journey - didn’t we do well?!!

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to Cazza26]

I still can’t believe it.

[O505k Graduate10]

Congratulations, enjoy the rest of the day. You'll smash the Manchester run now that you have completed the distance. 👏👏👏

[Cazza26 Graduate10 in reply to O505k]

Thanks! Still basking in the glow....

[damienair Administrator]

Fantastic and congratulations to you on hitting 10K. I’m delighted for you. That’s a great milestone.

Damien

[Cazza26 Graduate10 in reply to damienair]

Many thanks Damien! It’s a real confidence booster. 😄

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10]

Huge well done you!

[Cazza26 Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

Many thanks. Always love reading your posts and your advice. It’s certainly helped me reach this milestone!

[Ang33333]

Well done!! 🍾🍾🍾🍾

[Cazza26 Graduate10 in reply to Ang33333]

Thank you! 😀

[JonathanP Graduate10]

Many congratulations Cazza! Revel in your achievement - that first 10k really feels special! 🎉😀

[Cazza26 Graduate10 in reply to JonathanP]

Thanks Jonathan. It certainly does feel special!